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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
DISTRICT DEPUTIES.
MASONIC APPOINTMENTS By THE
GRAND MASTER OF THE STATE.
Forty.Four wsll-Enovn Gentlemen Receive
Honors-fheir Names and Places
OF Residence.

The following District Deputy Grand
Masters were appointed by the Grand
Master at the session Of the Grand Lodge
just closed:
District No. Frank A. Reid, Alex
andria, Va.
District No. 2-W. L. Jeffries, Gull
peper, Va.
District No. 3--H. G. Harris, Scots
vile.
District No. 4-W. P. F. Lee, Shady
Grove, Franklin county.
District No. 5-George W. Caring
ton. Rustburg, Campbell county.
District No. 6-H. o. Keins, Suth-
erlin.
District No. IS. NEG. Fisher. Rich
mond.
District No. s-Arthur Rogers, e.
bron.
District No. 9-John T. Parham, Pc
tersburg.
District No. 10-E. L. Turner, Hicks
ford, Greenville county.
District No. 11-Robert s. Grant,
PORTSMOUTH, va.
District No. l2-R. o. Peatross, Han
over Courthouse.
District No. 13-C. Z. Snodgrass,
West Point.
District No. 14-George e. Bushnell,
Winchester.
District No. 15-E. j. Armstrong,
Luray, Va.
District No. 16-J. II. Wayt, Staun-
ton.
District No. It's. Mclaughlin,
Hollins.
District No. 1s-Beniamin W. Terry,
Wytheville.
District No. 19-E. o. Bishop, Long
field, Lee county, Va.
District No. 2O-J. G. Pruner, Dick
insonville, Russell county.
District No. 21--H. Il. Green, De-
laplsin's, Fauquier county.
District No. 22-S. j. Quinn, Frede-
ricksburg
District No. 23-William Il. Prout,
Charlottesville.
District No. 24-R. NJ. Burton, Farm
vile.
District No. 25-B. B. Campbell,
Sandidge's.
District No. 26-J. T. Carter, Dan
vile.
District No. OR. G.. O'Hara, Char
liemont, Bedford county.
District No. 2S-Park Jones, Williams
burg
District No. 29-William Brown,
Sampson Wharf.
District No. 9O-F. J. Gregory, Keys
vile, Charlotte county.
District No. 31-Harry B. Owen, Man
chester, Va.
District No. 32-J. G. Sebril, Sebrill,
Southampton county,
District No. 33-R. NJ. Hughes, Nor
folk.
District No. 34-J. E. Bland, Woods
Crossroads.
District No. 35-G. G. Savage, Cape
Charles City, Va.
district no. 36-W. NJ. Bucher, Har-
risonburg.
District No. SC. R. Burks, Buffalo
Forge, Rockbridge county.
District No. 38-Edward i. Hurt,
Lovely Mount.
District No. 39-F. H. Baker, Poca-
hontas, Iazewell county.
District No. 40-A. G. Smith, Bristol,
Tenn.
District No. As. II. Burt, Cabin
Point. Surry county.
District No. Pr. H. Davis, Clifton
Forge.
District No. 43-S. Pouches, Leesburg,
Va.
District No. IA. W. Ely, Suffolk,
Vo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
RAILROAD EXTENSION.
The BrIGEthOpe Line 90 be Continued
10 ERrmXiile.

Major Whiting will this morning
begin the survey for the route of the
railroad proposed to he built from Moses
Crossing to Farmville. The frst-Damed
point is on the line of the Richmond
and Danville railroad twenty-one miles
above Richmond. The money with
which the road will be undertaken viii
be furnished by northern capitalists, and
Air. James Werth, of Virginia, will be in
charge Of the enterprise. The charter
for this road was granted by the Legis-
lature four years ago, but until now no.
thing looking to its construction has
been made apparent. The bill was in
troduced by Captain Joseph Hobson, OF
Powhatan, who is now a member of that
body from the same county. The road
will be built in direct connection with
the Brighthope railway, and will open
up a country where the want of a rail-
road has been long felt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
Terminal, Directors VINO Decline.

The New York Daily Tribune OF yes
terday says: "William Rockefeller,
Roswell p. Flower, and r. L. Wilson,
who were elected directors of the
Richmond and West Point Termi-
nal Railway Company at the general
meeting at Richmond on Tuesday, will
decline the positions. They have not
been informed officially of their election,
but they gave public notice yesterday
that they would not serve. One Of them
remarked; THE statement that | did
not signify my intention in time to per-
nit the pace TO be filled is entirely
wrong suspect that so many proxies
were for the ticket and no other one
that the former members of the board
would have found it embarrassing to
throw them out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16

hand proscenium box sat Governor Lee,
and Colonies Beirne, Cowardin, James,
and Stern-members Of his staf-all in
full uniform.
The "encores were too numerous to
mention" and several members cf the
cast and chorus we're presented with
beautiful baskets OF flowers and fruit.
After the performance the Blues ten
dered the troupe reception at Pizzini,s
uptown store, and it was much enjoyed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
Personals and Rrtefs.

No cases were tried in the Hastings Court yes
terday.
Hon. ]. l. Mavye, Of Lynchburg. was Ia the
city yesterday.
Mr.. Thomas Nelson Page has returned from
very pleasant visit 70 Nashville. Tenn.
A car, loaded with tobacco broke down at the
correr Of Tcnth and Main streets yesterday al
t,rnoon.
The Hsnrico County Court will be IN session
again to-day, when Tho case OF tho Messrs.
yashop. indicted for the double tender OF coa-
pons, viii probably come up for trisL
Mr.. Alpheus Boiling. proprietor OF the Literary
hessenger, arrived hero "Wednesday evening from
treatmen.of DR.. Hunter MCGUIRE.
The following State ofticials we're at the Capi-
tol yesterday: Treasurer j. X White, of Caro-
line ccnaty Treasurer A. r Green, o. nsLiiaa /;
Clerk u. +. Taylor. Of King and queen lressu-
rer J. ~. Boothe, OF Northumberland; Clerk
Robert Hudgins, Of Caroline; Treasurer W. u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
The Relief OF Manned Confederate
Soldiers.
DEcENprR 10 1897


To the Editor ofthe Dispatch:
AS it is generally conceded that the
present Legislature will do something
for the relief of its MANNED soldiers | de-
sire to call the attention of that body to
the fact that under the present law the
slightly wounded are drawing as much
from the State as the really disabled and
helpless. This is so manifestly unjust
that it is astonishing the rule should
have been so long adhered to in Vir-
gina.
One member of the Legislature when
Questiole about it gave as a reason for
the continuation OF such n policy that
they had started wrong. Now, it seems
to me that the proper thing to do when
n wrong start is made is TO Immediately
alter the course.
Why cannot the Legislature give a
small annual pension to those who have
lost limb in the actual service OF the
State?
There are less than 300 Virginians liv-
ing to day who lost leg in battle, and
it is believed there are hardly so many
who lost an arm from the same cause
Twenty-Five thousand dollars per an
num-allowing $50 apiece would be
sufficient to pension every soldier in the
State who was really disabled by wounds
received in battle.
Surely the State can do that much for
a few hundred men who were shot down
in their youth while battling for her
rights and ut her command. Georgia,
Florida, Texas, South Carolina, and
other southern States are pensioning
their mnimed soldiers. Let not the most
generous Of all the CommOnwealths be
slow to follow the good example.
1t is we'll known that the truly dIsa-
bled soldiers are drawing only part of
the appropriations made every year for
their benefit.
Many cases are known Of men draw
ing sixty dollars who are not disabled III
any sense of the term.
Under the commutation plan these
men arc drawing as much and as often as
the worst-shot soldier III the State.
Yours truly, FAIR PLAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
kpecfaIttes.

Among many other beautiful gifts
shown by Messrs. Goddard & Moses at
their elegant new store, 920 Main street,
none attract moro attention than the
large and varied line of Gold Watches.
One in particular is a perfectly plain
case on which not even the joints show.
The back is ornamented by a cross of
elven diamonds. Another is beautifully
engraved and ornamented bys huge
dragon fly, the body being composed Of
emeralds, rubies, and diamonds, and the
wings of exquisitely tinted mother-of-
pearl To combine the useful with the
beautiful and the ornamental is the OBJ
ject OF all sensible people casting about
for presents, and no other place than at
Goddard & Moses, 900 Main street, can
all three OF these requisites be more
easily attained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
Stolen ProDerty Recovered.

On the 30th of November the resi-
dence of Mr.. r. A. Lacy, corner OF
Henry and Marshall streets, was entered
and robbed of a gold watch and chain. a
seal gold ring, e pair of opera-glasses,
and other articles. Sergeant Hulce, of
the Third district, has been working on
the case, and has recovered most OF the
property. The opera-glasses and the
ring were found in n Seventeenth-street
pawnbroker's shop, and by description
Of the watch and chain sent to Marshal
Fry, of Baltimore, by Sergeant Hulce,
that jewelry has been recovered, so q tel
egram to Chief-of- Police Poe said yes
terday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
Richmond Theatre.

On Monday will be presented at the
Theatre "Shadows of a Great City" 1t
has been successfully given in all the
leading cities of this country, and is un-
der the management of Charles B. and
Thomas Jefferson, sons of the great
comedian Joseph Jefferson, who is the
author of the play. 1t is said to be origi-
nal in plot. It's scenic surroundings are
elaborate aud beautiful. 1t will proba-
bly, draw good houses for the entire
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
Tho Chaneery Judgeship.

The Richmond delegation had an in
formal conference on the subject OF the
chancery judgeship yesterday, but were
unable to come to any agreement. They
will probably meet again today, when 1t
is expected that majority will concur In
presenting the name OF some one OF the
present candidates, or, if that be impos-
sible, of some new man.
The Democratic caucus will be held
Monday night, when Hastings and
Chancery-Cou judges will be nominated
for this city and corporation judges for
other cities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
:. The Little Tycoon +" at the Academy.

"The Little Tycoon was repeated at
the Academy last night, and the audience
was as enthusiastic in its applause as on
the night before. The cast and chorus
both did excellent work, and the me-
chanical effects were managed well.
Excursion parties from Wilmington,
n. c., and Petersburg were present.
Tonight the opera will be repeated, q
matinee will be given Saturday, and
Saturday night the troupe closes its en-
oagement, which thus far has been emil
ncntlY successful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
MYERg-ADAMS.
A Richmond Man Takes n Maryland
Bride.


A specinl to the Dispatch from Balti-
more says:
Miss Grace Adams, daughter Of Orson
Adams, of Howard county, Nd. and f..
7. d. Myers, Jr, we're married this Yes
terdayl evening at Emmanuel church, by
Rev William +. Gardiner, assisted by
Rev. r. 4. Mayo. it was a beautiful
ceremony, and there were many friends
present. The maid of honor was the
sister OF the bride, and she wore q white
gauze dress. The bridesmaids were
Misses Jordan, Tyson, Mayo, and Causey
All of them carried white prayer books
with an American beauty rose in each.
The best man was Lilburn T. Myers,
and the ushers were Edward G. Mayo,
II. Laudon Cabell, Dudley Mcdonald,
and William G. Preston.
The bridesmaids and ushers first en-
tered in alternate pairs, followed by the
maid of honor alone Then came the
bride on her fathers arm, and was met
by the groom and best man at the chan
eel. She wore trained gown of white
Bengaline, with garnitures of pearls and
tulle veil, and carried white fan of
ostrich feathers also carried AN ivory
bound prayer-book. After the ceremony
the party drove to the Hotel Rennert,
where a handsome informal reception
was rendered them. They leave tonight
for Cincinnati and the West.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
rne opera of miGado" Last Night.

The " Mikado was sung at the Ihta-
ire last night under the direction of Mr..
f. Intropidi for the benefit OF the Rich
mond Light-Infantry Blues. The pre-
sentation was highly creditable to all
concerned in il. The cast did well-very
especially Misses Ida Outcalt aud
Leila Ballowe, aud Messrs. NJ. w. Nor
veil. IredeIl Jenkins, and w. II. Sher-
win. The chorus numbered two dozen
even, and sang and acted manner
that indicated careful training. The
costumes--from New York-wsre hand
some and costly.
The audience was one OF the largest OF
the season, the Howitzers and Blues
being present in uniform. In the right
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16

will find delightful cup Of Hot Choco.
late. Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa Beef and
Celery at the Broad-Street Pharmacy,
corner OF Fifth street; also, full line
of Handsome Christmas Goods at mode
rate prices; also, everything in Medi-
cines, Fine Perfumes, Soaps, Colognes,
Mineral Waters, Hair Brushes, and Toi-
let Articles, etc., etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
District Lodge or Good Temp,ars.

The following is Of interest to tenn
perance men:
District Lodge. No. I. Of Good Templars. met
Wednesday night There was large attendance
Of delegates from the lodges OF the district, aud
the reports Of the officers showed a gratifying
increase of membership. a resolution Was
adopted annexing Charles City county u
the district, and Rsging the approval Of
tho Grand chief Templar. The represent
Petersburg and Dinwiddie county had by
yOto Of the Grand Lodge been added TO
District No. Land steps were tagen looking 10
an early visit by the district authorities
70 these lodges Tor instruction In the cero-
monsl work Of tho order An intimatiOn
having reached the delegates that mere was a
probability of tho removal OF The grand secre-
tGry to Falls Church, resolution was unan.-
mOusly adopted hat the District Lodge rent 90
Office. furnish fuel anu gas, aud tender its use T.
that officer for the fiscal Grani Lodge year, with
the expressed wish that he remain IN The city.
very handsome gold Good Icmplar's pin was pre-
sented 10 Miss Hetty j. Barlow az a token Of
Temperance Bazaar recently held. The pre-
sentation speech was made by MIR. Carter
Harrison IN his usual happy style. The
District Lodge banner was awarded 10
Silver Dale Lodge, Etnlck, as that lodge initi-
ated the largest number OF members the past
month-yiz,, eighteen The banner was pro
sented by Mr. G. II. Smith, Of Charity, and re-
celvod 10y Mr.. W. ID. Carlini, Of Sidney, on be-
half OF Silver Dale Lodge. committee Of five
was appointed to larinOpi2e the present by-laws
OF the District Lodge with the recent changes
msde by the Grand Lodge. committee OF five
was also appointed 90 look into the eXpediency
Of organizing tOint-stOck com pany, win view
OF magiuC an OTer 10 the Grand Lodge Executive
Committee for The publication OF the state
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
To Eyerybody,s Wife.

You have had a cake OF Colgate &
Co.'s new Octagon Soap free for
trial and know now by actual test it is in
quality, convenience, economy, ETC., in
finitely superior to the ordinary soaps OF
the day. Don't let these latter be palmed
of on you any longer by interested deal
ers who recommend them simply for the
greater profit derived from their sale.
Insist on having for your five cents a
cake of Octagon Soap hereafter instead
of any inferior, adulterated brand. AL
the best grocers keep Colgate & Co. q
Octagon Soap, and it should cost you no
more than the commoner kinds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
----------------- ---
QuIcker Time 70 Norfolk.

Arrangements have been made en-
abling the steamer Ariel to arrive
at Norfolk and Richmond much ear
lier in the afternoon, thereby making
connections with all afternoon steamers
and trains at both places named, as well
as increasing the satisfaction of the large
travelling public who use this popular
line. The Ariel will continue to leave
here on Monday, Wednesday, and Fri
day at 7 A. NJ, as heretofore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16

from to-day we will give away s75 Ma
chine, S25 Trunk, an SS Satchel, and a
pair of 81 Shoes. Every $3.50 cash
bought OF us gives you chance at these
four presents. We have a handsome
line of Toilet Sets, Travelling Cases, and
Slippers, both for ladies' and gentlemeu's
Xmas presents. Nearly every one will
admit that we have the finest and cheap
est line of Shoes, Slippers, Trunks, and
Satchels in the city.
SPENCE, TYREE & Co.,
The Shoe and Trunk House OF the city,
8l3 and Sl5 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
A Candid Acknowledgements.
Extract from letter OF DR.. d. w. Atkinson,
loan Springs, Ars.l

Extract from letter OF DR.. d. W. Atkinson, 81
loan Springs, Ars.l
81 know that many physicians are
very much prejudiced against all pro-
prietary medicines, and l think some
times foolishly so. L am, however will
ing to acknowledge merit wherever it is
deserved. l have prescribed Simmons
Liver Regulator, and have given it a
pretty thorough trial myself, and think
it describes all the praise it receives. l
have watched its use for the last five
years and do not know OF more popu-
lar medicine. My patients praise it very
highly and it gives good results where
ever it is used.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
Observation-Disclosures stoen.

Just now is Diamond Jewelry, provided
you do not pay too high price therefor.
Dividends come in the pleasure of
wearing. Come to Mayo's, "A north
Ninth street, and select what you want,
and we will see that you have first-class
Jewelry and do not pay too high price.
Shrewd buyers are getting very fine
gems at astonishing prices at this sale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
Another sharp trial ordered.

This reminds us that all the trials OF
DR.. David's Cough Syrup have proven
successful cures in oil cases OF coughs,
colds, Groups, bronchitis. and other throat
and lung troubles. Itis pronounced the
best remedy known. Ii is horehound,
Wild cherry, and pure pine tar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16

VIC uraw near the reality OF Christ.
mas and the fanciful anticipation Of its
JOYS Is growing less and less entertaining
as generous horn Of plenty spreads
broadcast those gifts which satisfy all
craving There is scarcely desire that
cannot be satisfied, and to those who
nave not yet made ample provision for
Ohiistmas from the almost unlimited
STOCKS which fill the houses Of our mer-
chants eight more days are vouchsated
wherein to make up for the time they
nave lost We continue the record of
our rounds,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
Joseph VI. Blair,

WIN
F. B. ROBERTSON & BROTHER,
622 east Broad street.
Finest Raisins Figs, Nuts,
Mincemeat, Plum -Puddings,
Cooking Wine, Medicinal Whiskeys,
Jamaica Rum, Scotch Whiskey.
Old Virginia Hams, and innumerable
table delicacies at lowest prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
Kiek CrorII.


New YORK, December l5.-StaDdards
bearing the names of the States of the
Union we're scattered through Chickering
Hall at 1890 o'clock this morning when
the doors were thrown open for the First
National Republican Club convention.
Under these standards delegates from the
States Will be seated. Twelve hundred
tickets have already been issued to dele
gates, end still they come The largest
delegations, said Mr. Hedges, come from
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massa-
chusetts, New jersey, Connecticut, and
Rhode Island. The Territories are here.
too; Ex-Governor Little heads the Ari-
zona delegation. IT will be grand con-
vention nothing like it has been seen.
1t is a good thing for the Republican
party. at tho house Of the Republican
Club, in west Twenty-eighth street, Sec
retary Henry Gleason welcomed several
hundred callers before the hour for the
convention had arrived. AFTER IL o'clock
the hall began to fill rapidly, and at
twenty minutes to II o'clock Joseph
Poll, chairman of the Committee on
Organization, called the convention to
order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
diamond Lost.

Last week a diamond stud was lost in
the cigar-Iactory of Hall & Nichols,
Manchester, Va. a reward of fifty dol
lars will be paid for its recovery. Ii
was supposed to have been made up into
some Magnolia CheroOts which were
sent from the factory. The finder will
receive the above reward on the return
OF the stud. HALL & NICHOLS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
WIEsMAYN & PHmps. 433 west Main
A store bright and now
Won introduce now 70 YOU.

II we had nothing else for which to
recommend this young firm it would be
enough TO say that one at least was late
with Hermann Schmidt. aud received
much of his training in this business un-
der him. They are Offering new stock
of goods at low prices, aud you will find
that they keep a frst-clsss line Of family
groceries and liquors. They are in the
new stokes building, and their enterprise
deserves encouragement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16

OTTERBuRs LITHIA AND MAGsEsIA WATER
! have had tho benefit Of the best medical ssill
of Richmond and Baltimore without receiving
any lasting benefit until / commenced the use OF
OTTERBURE LITHIA WArEK
JOns MANN, lac Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
Doetors Petitioners.

Great numbers of petitions are coming
in to the Legislature from the country
praying that the law permitting appli-
cants for licenses to practice medicine
be amended so as to abolish examina-
tions by the district boards OF three, and
to relegate all applicants to the State
Board, which usually meets at Rich
mond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16
NOWlan & Co.,

Jewellers, corner Main and Tenth streets,
are opening the most elegant stock OF
Diamonds, Watches, Chains, Scarf-Pins.
and Silyerware IN cases, selected with
special refereRce for Bridal and Holiday
Presents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16

time. He comes OF q grand old stock,
who knew what was good and always
kept the same. Ii is here that the epi-
cure may indulge his most extravagant
and exacting fancy, the prudent house
wife finds incalculable assistance in
making preparations for the season, the
impecunious landlady the secret OF
making both ends meet. and every one
the wherewithRl for q glorious Christ
mas They have all the ingredients for
the plum pudding; wines, liquors, old
Virginia hams, and, in fine, everything
to supply the larder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16

Once year, at this season, when we
feel free to speak what We would of the
excellencies Of our good merchants, we
always do so with especial pleasure Of
our friend L. WAGNER, the druggist,
corner Sixth and Broad streets. We are
sure that he appreciates our sincerity
when we commend him for what he has,
what he offers, and the truth of his state
ments. He Is now offering nice line Of
new and fresh fancy goods such as are
kept in a well appointed drugstore at
this time. They are being sold at low
prices, too.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-16

We never feel poorer and that our
purse is all too inadequate to our desires
as when we visit NowIAN & Co. s, corner
Tenth and Main streets. Their store is
made especially attractive at this season.
1t is reliable and time-honored house,
where pure jewelry is both sold and
made. They are now opening the mos.
elegant stock of diamonds, watches,
chains, scarf-pins, and silverware in
cases. selected with special reference for
bridal and holiday-presents. If you
would give real happiness select present
for your wife, daughter, or sweetheart of
NOwlan & Co.